The Zebra ZC350 Card Printer (marketed here as Zebra SpeedCard Pro) is a compact, commercial-grade ID card printing solution designed for on-demand issuance of identification, membership, access and loyalty cards. Built on dye-sublimation thermal transfer technology with a 300 dpi print engine, the ZC350 family supports color and monochrome printing while offering flexible encoding options — including contact smart card, contactless MIFARE and magnetic stripe — to meet security and access-control requirements. With multiple connectivity choices (USB, Ethernet and optional Wi‑Fi), intuitive LCD feedback and hopper capacities suited for small- to medium-volume workflows, the ZC350 is appropriate for offices, retail, education, healthcare and event environments seeking reliable, secure and easy-to-deploy card personalization.
Key Features
- High-quality printing: 300 dpi dye-sublimation thermal transfer delivers sharp color and monochrome output suitable for professional IDs and badges.
- Flexible encoding: Built-in options for contact smart cards, contactless MIFARE and magnetic stripe (tracks 1/2/3) support secure credential workflows.
- Multiple connectivity modes: USB and Ethernet are standard, with optional 802.11ac Wi‑Fi and Print Touch NFC for simplified deployment and help access.
- Efficient media handling: Nominal 100-card input/output hoppers and manual feed support streamline batch and ad-hoc printing tasks.
- Operator-friendly design: Graphical/LCD displays, status indicators and auto ribbon calibration reduce setup time and maintenance.
Specifications
- Brand: Zebra
- Product family / model reference: ZC350 (SpeedCard Pro)
- Print Technology: Thermal transfer (dye sublimation)
- Print Resolution: 300 dpi
- Print Resolution (dots per mm): 12 dots/mm
- Maximum Print Speed: Up to 1000 cards/hour (model dependent)
- Print Throughput examples: YMCKO single-sided 225 cph; monochrome single-sided up to 1000 cph; YMCKOK dual-sided 150 cph (model dependent)
- Supported Card Size: CR80 (ISO 7810 ID-1)
- Supported Card Thickness: 10–40 mil
- Card Feed Capacity (Max): 100 cards
- Input Hopper Capacity: 100 cards
- Output Hopper Capacity: 100 cards
- Connectivity: USB (USB 2.0), Ethernet (10/100), optional Wi‑Fi (802.11ac)
- Contactless Support: Contactless (MIFARE, ISO 14443)
- Magnetic Stripe Encoder: ISO 7811, tracks 1, 2, 3 (HiCo/LoCo)
- Smart Card / Contact Encoder: ISO 7816 contact station (PC/SC support)
- Memory (Flash): 2 GB (selected models)
- Display: LCD / Graphical color LCD (model dependent)
- Edge-to-edge printing: Supported for standard CR-80 media
- Security: Kensington lock slot (selected models)
- Auto Ribbon Calibration: Yes (selected models)